MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,040 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Accident damage to front and rear bumper {offside}
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Engine undershield fitted
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Accident damage to front and rear bumper {offside}
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Engine undershield fitted
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Accident damage to rear bumper(temp.repair evident)
Engine undershields fitted
Nearside front fog lamp broken
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Accident damage to rear bumper(temp.repair evident)
Engine undershields fitted
Nearside front fog lamp broken
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON EDGES †ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Mondeo?
Based on 12,239,875 MOT tests across 1,205,291 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P449 DAO is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Purple with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1997 Ford Mondeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 106,251 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Ford Mondeo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 610,562 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P449 DAO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Ford Mondeo typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Ford Mondeo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P449 DAO registered?
P449 DAO is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 17 January 1997.
Is P449 DAO safe to buy?
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